The ESC Textbook of Intensive and Acute Cardiovascular Care

Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are a major cause of premature death worldwide and a cause of loss of disability-adjusted life years. For most types of CVD early diagnosis and intervention are independent drivers of patient outcome. Clinicians must be properly trained and centres appropriately equipped in order to deal with these critically ill cardiac patients. This new updated edition of the textbook continues to comprehensively approach all the different issues relating to intensive and acute cardiovascular care and addresses all those involved in intensive and acute cardiac care, not only cardiologists but also critical care specialists, emergency physicians and healthcare professionals. The chapters cover the various acute cardiovascular diseases that need high quality intensive treatment as well as organisational issues, cooperation among professionals, and interaction with other specialities in medicine. Section one focusses on the definition, structure, organisation and function of ICCU's, ethical issues and quality of care. Section two addresses the pre-hospital and immediate in-hospital (ED) emergency cardiac care. Sections three to five discuss patient monitoring, diagnosis and specific procedures. Acute coronary syndromes (ACS), acute decompensated heart failure (ADHF), and serious arrhythmias form Sections six to eight. The main other cardiovascular acute conditions are grouped in Section 9. Finally Section ten is dedicated to the many concomitant acute non-cardiovascular conditions that contribute to the patients' case mix in ICCU. This new edition of The ESC Textbook of Intensive and Acute Cardiovascular Care has been completely updated and includes the newest available guidelines. Providing comprehensive coverage on this important field. The digital version will be updated ensuring that the content continues to remain current and relevant, taking advantage of the interactive features available to enhance the overall learning experience.